NBA OSOGBO BRANCH LAW WEEK 2025
Theme: Appreciating the Gains of the Past in Moving Forward
Date: May 2025
Location: Osogbo, Osun State
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Osogbo Branch has announced a week-long celebration of its 2025 Law Week, themed “Appreciating the Gains of the Past in Moving Forward.”
The event, which features a rich lineup of activities, will bring together legal professionals, dignitaries, and thought leaders to reflect on the journey of legal development and the role of the Bar in governance.
At the heart of this prestigious occasion is the Keynote Lecture scheduled for 11:00 AM on May 29, 2025, where Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, FCIArb (UK), FCIMC, Life Bencher, will take the podium at Adolak Event Centre.
His keynote presentation titled:
“State and Local Government’s Independence under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended): A Myth or Reality?”
promises to be an incisive discourse on constitutionalism, federalism, and the realities of governance at subnational levels in Nigeria.
As a revered legal luminary, former General Secretary of the NBA, and a consistent voice for justice and legal reform, Aare Akinboro’s presence underscores the depth and intellectual caliber of this year’s conference.
Schedule of Activities
- 24th May 2025:
Boat Cruise at Owalla Lake – 10:00 AM - 28th May 2025:
Sensitization Walk – 8:00 AM
Networking Session – 11:00 AM - 29th May 2025:
Medical Check-Up – 9:00 AM
Lecture by Aare Akinboro – 11:00 AM
Dinner / Award Night (Red Carpet) – 5:00 PM
Venue: Adolak Event Centre
Distinguished Guests and Hosts
- Chairman of the Occasion:
His Excellency Sen. Nurudeen Ademola Jackson Adeleke
Executive Governor, Osun State - Host:
Saheed Olayemi Abiona, Chairman, NBA Osogbo - Chief Host:
Hon. Justice O. A. Ojo - Special Guests:
Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN – President, Nigerian Bar Association
Oluwole Jimi-Bada – Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Osun State
Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, PhD – Chairman, National Sugar Development Council
Why This Matters
Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of the legal profession through advocacy, mentorship, and policy engagements. His keynote address at this conference is expected to spotlight the constitutional challenges and realities of local governance in Nigeria—an issue critical to development and democratic consolidation.
This Law Week serves not just as a reflection of past achievements, but a bold step forward in reimagining justice delivery and rule of law in modern Nigeria.
Follow @OlumuyiwaAkinboro on social platforms for updates and key takeaways from the event.
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